My Surprise Mate

Chapter 40 

Dane moved Kyra’s bassinet from the living room into our bedroom.

As I got Kyra situated in our room, Dane went outside to talk to the guys and fill them in.

He wasn’t gone long and told me our house would be guarded from now until Devin is found.I had this gut feeling there was more going on than we realized.I couldn’t sleep at all, and Dane slept off and on.I lay there watching Kyra most of the night and every little noise I heard had me sitting up in bed.

Kyra woke up around five that morning and I decided to stay up for the day.

After getting us both dressed, I headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Kyra seemed to be her normal happy self just like any other morning, blissfully unaware of what was going on.

Unsure if all three guys had stayed outside all night or not, I opened the front door and stepped out to find Zayd standing near the steps, "Good morning," I told him.

He smiled at me as he walked up the steps, "Morning dear.You should still be asleep."

He pulled me in for a hug.

Zayd and Adria acted like parents I never had, and they always seemed to help ease my worries.

"I couldn’t sleep and, besides, Kyra woke up hungry this morning."

he smiled and nodded his head, "well she is a growing girl, and we tend to eat more than normal humans."

"l was going to offer some breakfast and coffee but wasn’t sure or Colby.

"I'll take some coffee," Zayd replied.

"Me too!" I turned to find Ash walking toward the porch.

Neither of them looked as tired as I felt this morning.I led them into the kitchen and started pouring them each a cup while they sat down at the table.

"Good morning little princess," Zayd cooed to Kyra.She smiled brightly at him as he picked her up.

"Did y’all stay outside the whole night?" I questioned them.

"Yes and no,"

Ash started, "Four people were guarding all night, but we did rotate out with three of our best warriors to be able to squeeze in a little sleep."

I nodded in understanding as I handed them their mugs.

"Don’t forget Adria was here periodically through the night too."

"I had no idea she was out here too."

I watched as Zayd and Ash exchanged a knowing look, "What you have never seen is pissed off Adria when her family is being threatened.She wasn’t necessarily coming out to help guard but more to make sure we were doing it the ‘right’ way."

Both guys began to laugh, "she had us stationed around the house so there wasn’t a single side left unprotected, and every 15 minutes we had to switch spots to keep us alert."

Zayd was shaking his head as he spoke.

Dane walked into the kitchen wearing only a pair of sweatpants that hung dangerously low on his hips.

"Did we wake you?" I asked as he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine.

He was watching Zayd playing with Kyra.

"No, you didn’t wake me.It’s just time to get up."

The front door opened as Adria came rushing in, have no idea how much trouble you two were fixing to be in." she pointed her finger at Ash and Zayd.

"Holly invited us in for coffee,"

Zayd started telling her as he walked toward her with Kyra, "you know I would never leave this angel unprotected."

Adria sighed, "I know honey, I just...I won’t let them get to her."

Zayd handed Kyra to her, "None of us will,"

Ash finally spoke.

I looked at Dane when there was a light knock at the door, "It’s Genesis and Blaze,"

Ash said as he went to open the door.

"Good morning,"

Genesis greeted as she followed Blaze into the house.

Blaze went straight to Adria and began talking to Kyra.

After setting Kyra on her playmat, Adria came and sat down at the table with us, "Should we have our meeting now or later in the office?"

She cut straight to the point.

"We just need Colby here and we can do it now.No reason to wait." I answered.

"He’s on his way,"

Dane reached over, slipping his hand into mine.

and took a seat at the table with

and received many gasps and low growls in

time I was talking, making me feel as if they knew something the rest

asked, looking back and forth

that just

squeezed my hand

as I stared at him,

he didn’t elaborate friendly, maybe a little too friendly, and when

were able to not

their thoughts, "Apollo has never been one to tolerate disrespect from anyone.He’s a very strict ruler.His command alone can even bring an Alpha to his knees, yet

hurt him," I repeated

believe that babe, but in all honesty, Apollo could have taken them both down without hurting them.His command may not

that seemed odd, but other than what Dane

think Apollo is a

Zayd this time who

is more a part of this than any of us realized.I know this isn’t something you want to hear, but

Zayd told me gently.

thought of being betrayed by my father, the father lam just starting to get

could get in

about this prophecy.Ash and Colby, I need

a bow of heads, a resounding, "Yes Alpha" filled

walked to the door as everyone slowly left, "When your dad calls, you need to act normal.Don’t let on that we

as he sat down next to me.I was now sitting

replied, not really in

phone calls to make.Do you want to stay home today, or do

the packhouse." I smiled

don’t want you out walking around by yourself, especially if you have Kyra

at

would be? We walked together to the packhouse,

office next door to his where

both had large books in front of them that looked to be hundreds

"Any luck?"

pretty sure Kyra has toys, playpens,

their heads, "Not yet, but we

Adria replied.

a book titled, Our to be read often.I carefully flipped through the pages as I scanned for anything about the Moon Goddess

Moon Goddess has appeared in dreams before.But it doesn’t really go into details or say anything of real importance

as she rose from her

go get Blaze

walked through the

she was currently reading and stood stretching her limbs out, "Not

said he would meet us downstairs for lunch,"

on the wall above the door, surprised to see it was already time

explain Kyra’s

isn’t about to miss a meal, I thought to

up with everyone as we entered the dining

her highchair between her and

I couldn’t help but realize that even though Apollo

our conversations are focused mainly on Kyra

didn’t think it was odd until

I would ask about Devin, the prophecy, or how things were going there, Apollo would always quickly change the subject back to Kyra or

I murmured lost

think we should talk

worry, but

in on this with Devin? I mean, I know that Dane doesn’t really trust him, but could Apollo be the mastermind behind this? I didn’t know

knots.I didn’t want to believe that Apollo’s intentions

Adria took the kids to her house so they could

brains behind all of this," I stated not waiting for

shot up in

have regular phone calls with him.Every phone call is about me and Kyra, mainly Kyra though.Anytime I ask about Devin, or how things are going there, or the

silence once I finished

pacing the office

whether he is the brains or not I

I thought about it, continuing

the

I looked at Zayd.

lunch, and I am assuming or hoping, it was with

to come

my face a little, "Why

at me, "Vampires are very private, secretive

as he led me to sit down, "And your pacing is about to drive me

with a sigh, wishing none

Colby, Dane looked at Zayd, "I spoke with Uncle Dayton for

Dane to continue, "I explained everything that was going on.He’s one of the very few people I fully trust to discuss this with.He asked about the

a whole pack, but then again, there aren't too many things

why he felt he needed to move

do that?" I finally

he said he has good reason to do it.Dayton said his loyalty lies with his family

was shocked to hear his loyalty wasn’t with

even knows me, but he has been willing to stand beside us

will have Adria call

said as he stood from his chair, "remind Ash and Colby that Dominick will be coming sometime.We

office, the silence once again filling the

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